Things to see in Sri Lanka - What to see in Sri Lanka

Villages in Dambulla

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Dambulla is a quiet and pretty nice spot that isn't far from central Sri Lanka. You can use it as a base to explore the region and

Historical Monuments in Sigiriya

Deraniyagala Cave

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The Deraniyagala Cave is one of the most famous sights found in the sprawling Boulder Gardens built among the rocks which lie at t

Cities in Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura

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In Anuradhapura (the holy city) there is a complex of temples, stupas and other buildings that are perfectly preserved with the in

Historical Monuments in Galla

Bastion of Utrecht

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The bastion of Utrecht still carries its original Dutch name, paying homage to the colonial era when the Dutch ruled the city of G

Festivals in Maha Nuwara

Esala Perahera Festival

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Esara Perahera festival takes place every year in Kandy, and it is one of the most important moments of the year for Buddhists. Th

Villages in Ampara

Tirukkovil

Thirukkovil is a Tamil people of the east coast of Sri Lanka. They were harshly affected by the 2004 tsunami, and most of the city

Villages in Ampara

North Coast of Pottuvil

The northern coast of Pottuvil is less populated than the south coast. You see almost no-one throughout the two hour drive to Ampa

Villages in Ampara

Ampara

Ampara is an important city on the east coast of Sri Lanka. It is a region that was heavily damaged by the tsunami, and although A

Bus Stations in Ampara

Ampara Station

The bus station of Ampara is located in the town center It is a very hectic place, as are the majority of the country s´ stations,

Villages in Ampara

Padiyatalawa

Padiyatalawa is a town which is situated on the crossroads between Ampara and Kandy. The heated bus services that go the back and

Temples in Anuradhapura

Jayanthi Viharaya

Jayanthi Vihara is a temple in Anuradhapura, the ancient royal capital of Sri Lanka. The place was built more recently, and functi

Statues in Dambulla

Giant Buddha

This modern statue represents the Buddha, and is at the entrance of the monastery of Dambulla. While the painted caves of the mona

Historical Monuments in Dambulla

Cave IV (Pachima Viharaya)

The fourth Dambulla cave temple is one of the smallest. It looks a bit like the 80 other caves, farther from the five main caves.

Viewpoints in Sigiriya

Meadows of Sigiriya

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The land around Sigiriya are very flat and fertile. I found this part of Sri Lanka very green, and with the presence of a lot of w

Bus Stations in Weligama

Bus Stand

It was the 1st time we had to take a bus in Sri Lanka, and it is confusing. We were lucky though, because It was a small city with

Historical Monuments in Matara

Dutch Star Fort

Matara's name during the Portuguese colonization was Maturai, which meant the great fortress. There are two forts in Matara, the S

Of Cultural Interest in Haputale

Ella to Haputale Train

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At 6h40 am and 9h40 out there is a train that goes from Ella train to Colombo with a "tourist navigation wagon". This means that i

Cities in Colombo

Colombo

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Colombo is the capital of Sri Lanka, and this is where most travelers come to visit. It's a culture shock, everything moves quicky

Things to do in Sri Lanka

The top 405 attractions in Sri Lanka